Cloudscape was formed in 2001 by members Mike Andersson (Lead Vocals), Bjorn Eliasson (Guitars), Patrik Svard (Guitars), Haynes Pherson (Bass) and Roger Landin (Drums). Several demos was recorded and sent to magazines, webzines and recordlabels.
Cloudscape received great feedback but, it wasn..t until late 2002 when Cloudscape inked a management deal with Production & management company ROASTINGHOUSE serious things started to happen.
ROASTINGHOUSE have daily contacts with many respected record labels around the world so, thanks to their contacts and knowledge Cloudscape managed to land a deal with German independent label METAL HEAVEN and Japanese label MARQUEE/AVALON after receiving lots of proposals from different interested record labels.
Cloudscape entered the prestigious ROASTINGHOUSE studios in order to record their self titled debut album in April 2004 produced by Anders Theo Theander (Pain Of Salvation, Allen/Lande Project, Planet Alliance) and Pontus Lindmark (Allen/Lande Project, Planet Alliance).
The album was completely finished during summer of 2004 and in mid December 2004 it was released all over Asia through MARQUEE/AVALON and in late January 2005 it was released all over Europe through METAL HEAVEN.
After celebrating their first official release at THE TIVOLI in their hometown Helsingborg Cloudscape did several live shows in Sweden to promote their debut album and in October 2005 they did their first live show outside of their home country Sweden at PROGPOWER EUROPE in The Netherlands.
The feedback and response turned out amazing. .
In late December 2005 Cloudscape entered the ROASTINGHOUSE studio again in order to record their second album entitled Crimson Skies.
Crimson Skies was produced by Pontus Lindmark and co-produced by Anders Theo Theander.
Crimson Skies was completely finished in mid March and was released through METAL HEAVEN all over Europe on June 3, 2006.
Cloudscape also signed a licensing deal with U.S label NIGHTMARE RECORDS so, Crimson Skies was released in the U.S on July 4.
Just like the self titled debut, Crimson Skies recieved fantastic feedback from fans and media.
On June 9, 2006 Cloudscape performed at the big, well respected SWEDEN ROCK FESTIVAL. Cloudscape is a quite new band but, have already become very respected in the metal community.
In early 2007 Cloudscape went to the United Kingdom to perform live at Progpower UK in Cheltenham which turned out to be a success for the band.
The lack of touring opportunities is unfortunally still a fact but, nevertheless Cloudscape was booked for quite many shows during 2007 (incl Norway Metal heart festival) and continues to gain recognition all over the world.
Cloudscape will also enter the prestigious Roastinghouse studio in September 2007 in order to record their yet untitled 3rd album so, Cloudscapes ambition is to have the album out in stores in early 2008......
Source : http://www.myspace.com/Cloudscapemetal
